On the July 14, 2026 edition of Rob Schmitt Tonight, guest host Bob Brooksc highlights the day’s top political stories and the latest developments making news across the nation. Featured guests include Peter Navarro, Chris Clem, Simon Hankinson, Colin McDonald, Andrew Boutros, Rep. Mark Alford and Curtis Houck.
Affordability pain is real, but resilient consumers are still infusing money into the economy, Brian Moynihan , CEO of Bank of America, said at the Axios House News Shapers summit in Washington, D.C. Why it matters: The U.S. economy sits on a remarkably durable foundation , supporting consumer spending even with hot inflation. But at the same time, Americans tell pollsters economic conditions is at rock bottom, fueling a political reckoning over affordability. - "There's a say-do paradox," Moynihan said. "The question is, what are people actually doing?" Driving the news: Two things can be true, Moynihan explained to Axios' Mike Allen. - "Affordability is a real issue," he said. But he added, "what people are doing is still spending…
By Eric Utter Take a look at the DSA agenda, for one.
By Olivia Murray How much did Keir Starmer really know when he reportedly misled Nigel Farage?
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche’s decision to grant President Trump protection from I.R.S. audits is set to be a central issue in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
A man who threatened to shoot and kill Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage weeks ago has finally been arrested following the suspected politically motivated murder of Reform spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A man was arrested on Tuesday by London’s Metropolitan Police for threatening to kill Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage in a tweet dated May 8, stating, “I am going to shoot you in the head if you win.” The arrest—after a long delay—follows the murder of Reform’s Ann Widdecombe in her home last week, which is suspected to have been politically motivated. KEY QUOTE: “This is the first time the police have ever proactively acted on a social media post and I hope they are looking at the other three or four hundred similar posts from this year alone.” – Nigel Farage IMPACT: The arrest could signal a shift in how law enforcement handles the hundreds of threats against Farage and other…Open
Jay Clayton, President Trump's pick to replace Tulsi Gabbardat the helm of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday morning. Clayton, who previously chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), was nominated to the role after Trump faced pressure over his appointment of Federal Housing Finance Agency Chief Bill Pulte to serve in the acting role. The House and the Senate rejected bills to renew the nation's warrantless spy powers over Pulte, who has referred many of Trump's foes for criminal prosecution over mortgage fraud claims. Gabbard stepped down from the intelligence chief role at the end of last month citing her husband's cancer diagnosis.…
AI:Jay Clayton, President Trump's nominee to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), is set to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee this Wednesday. Clayton, a veteran official who formerly chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission, steps into the role following the departure of Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month due to her husband's cancer diagnosis. This nomination comes amid significant political maneuvering regarding intelligence authority and oversight within the administration's efforts to secure the nation's intelligence apparatus.Open
A viral video shows a man being chased and launched into the air by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. Professional photographer Mike MacLeod captured the dramatic encounter and even helped drive the animal away. He joins NewsNation's Jesse Weber in an exclusive interview to share the story behind the wild encounter. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.